as in field
a place where a battle takes place
wounded soldiers being carried off the battlefield
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Recent Examples of battlefield
Ukraine’s brazen, multifaceted attack on Russian military bases over the weekend was more than a year in the making and demonstrated its creativity in picking up battlefield victories against a much larger and better-resourced military.
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Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 2 June 2025
The Istanbul meetings represent a rare opportunity for diplomacy as the battlefield remains active on multiple fronts and the humanitarian toll continues to grow.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
Despite battlefield advances, Putin has reportedly agreed in principle to begin drafting a peace framework following a two-hour call with U.S. President Donald Trump, who has voiced frustration over Putin’s refusal to engage with Kyiv directly and recent large-scale Russian attacks.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
With Putin’s military making progress on the battlefield and American aid drying up, the Russian leader may see no advantage in backing down.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 May 2025
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Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 2 June 2025
The Istanbul meetings represent a rare opportunity for diplomacy as the battlefield remains active on multiple fronts and the humanitarian toll continues to grow.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
Despite battlefield advances, Putin has reportedly agreed in principle to begin drafting a peace framework following a two-hour call with U.S. President Donald Trump, who has voiced frustration over Putin’s refusal to engage with Kyiv directly and recent large-scale Russian attacks.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
With Putin’s military making progress on the battlefield and American aid drying up, the Russian leader may see no advantage in backing down.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for battlefield
Noun
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This nightmare scenario for 49ers fans is realistic: When Super Bowl LX is played in Santa Clara on the Niners’ field, the Rams could be representing the NFC.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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There’s plenty of room to roam, with wide-open views and U-pick fields that shift with the season—blueberries ripen in June and July, followed by early apples in August.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Bars and restaurants will flip their big-screen TVs to the games as patrons toast to the Florida Panthers’ third consecutive visit to the fourth-round playoff battleground.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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The meet will double as a battleground for the ongoing culture war over trans athletes in girls' sports, with a trans athlete set to compete in multiple girls' events.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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These ground robots have become a regular presence along the front.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Battlefield.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battlefield. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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